Murroe is a modern village with old fashioned values at heart, where children and adults alike explore and build a connection with nature.
Community Playground
The Murroe Community Playground has a large range of state of the art play facilities for children of all ages including children with disabilities.
The playground is open during daylight hours. There is seating and ample car parking available.
Cappamore Library & Art Studios
A very short distance from Murroe is the village of Cappamore which is home to the public librray for the area. Cappamore Library and Art Studios was the first library in Limerick to be 100% self service.
All transactions can be performed online by the public, either on the premises, or from home including:
- Registrations
- Borrowing and returning stock
- Making requests
- Checking the catalogue
Murroe Boher Darkness into Light
Murroe Boher Darkness into Light is an annual event in aid of Pieta House. A 5km walk taking in Murroe village and Glenstal Abbey to raise awareness around suicidal crisis, self-harm and those left bereaved.
Murroe Vintage Tractor Run & Family Fun Day
Murroe Vintage Tractor Run was set up in 2010 to raise money for local charities. It's a fun day for all the family with more than 170 tractors taking part.
Murroe-Boher Community Games
Community Games Athletics take place annually in May at Glenstal Abbey.
Murroe Boher Community Games will be participating in the Aldi Community Games August Festival which is taking place in University of Limerick.
Annual Events Nearby
Abington Church Carol Service
Carol Service takes place annually in Abington Church in the week before Christmas. Food and refreshments follow.
Boher Christmas Market
Annual Christmas market at Boher Community Centre.
Cappamore Show
In nearby Cappamore the annual agricultural show takes place in August. It is held at the Showgrounds in Ballyvoreen, Cappamore. Running since 1954, Cappamore Agricultural Show is one of Ireland’s leading one day shows, and is very highly regarded among exhibitors and regular show supporters throughout the Munster region, and nationally.
